VP Harris Comes to LA

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to fly to Los Angeles Saturday ahead of a Sunday afternoon fundraiser in support of her presidential campaign. The event will be the first fundraising event Harris has attended in Los Angeles since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee. Harris, who traveled to Arizona Friday and visited […]

Former Deputy Settles Deputy Gang Lawsuit

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy who said he gave up hopes of a baseball career to join law enforcement has settled his lawsuit against the county, in which he alleged he was harassed by members of two purported deputy gangs and denied backup during a shootout with a suspect. Deputy Robert Francis Coyle’s Los […]

Fatal Shooting in South Gate

Sheriff’s homicide detectives are assisting the South Gate Police Department Saturday with their investigation into the shooting death of a man found in South Gate. South Gate Police Department officers were called at 2:03 a.m. to the 9000 block of San Luis Avenue near Southern Avenue where they found the victim, according to the Los […]

Prison Death in OC Determined Homicide

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the fatal stabbing at Calipatria State Prison of a 46-year-old incarcerated gang member from Castaic who was sentenced to death for his role in the kidnap-murder of a Buena Park businessman. At approximately 1:23 p.m. Thursday, prison staff observed Alberto Martinez being struck by another incarcerated […]

Riverside Hosts Suicide Prevention Walk

Riverside will host a walk for suicide prevention and mental health awareness Saturday. In addition to Saturday’s annual Riverside event, county officials will later host a second event on Oct. 19 in Palm Desert, according to calendar listings in each city. The Riverside walk will take place in Fairmount Park, located at 2601 Fairmount Blvd., […]

Riverside FD, PR Will Host Emergency Preparedness Expo

Riverside firefighters and police officers Saturday will display gear, offer tips on what to do in case of an emergency and provide a host of demonstrations as part of National Preparedness Month. The annual “Public Safety Preparedness Expo,” held every September, is set for noon Saturday in the parking lot adjacent to the Galleria at […]

Mega Millions Draw Without Winner

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing to $93 million. One ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in Minnesota, according to lottery officials. It is worth $2 million because the player […]

Jerry Seinfeld to Perform at Agua Caliente

Jerry Seinfeld will perform a stand-up set at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Saturday. The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning comedian and actor is best known for his career in front of comedy microphones and the eponymous sitcom he co-created with Larry David. Rolling Stone named him among the Top 10 stand-up comedians of all time in […]

Overturned Big Rig Removed from Seaside Freeway

An overturned big rig carrying lithium ion batteries and the hazardous material it spilled on Terminal Island were removed Friday, allowing the Seaside (47) Freeway to be reopened. Firefighters relocated the cargo to a secure location on Terminal Island and removed other hazardous materials affecting the roadway on Friday. The rig overturned shortly before noon […]

88-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Last Seen in Gardena Reported Missing

An 88-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia was reported missing after last being seen Friday in Gardena. Mary Louis Spates was last seen in the 16000 block of Denker Avenue, between Western and Normandie avenues, between 11 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Friday after possibly walking out of her residence, according to the Gardena Police Department. Spates […]

One Year Ago Today (September 28, 2023)…Ex-Boyfriend Convicted of Killing Hollywood Marriage, Sex Therapist’s Killing

One Year Ago Today (September 28, 2023)…The ex-boyfriend of a well-known marriage and sex therapist was convicted of first-degree murder for throwing the woman from the third-floor balcony of her Hollywood Hills home. The downtown Los Angeles jury deliberated about two days before convicting Gareth Pursehouse, 45, of Playa del Rey, for the killing of […]